So, I've been trying to find out more about how age is perceived in Trading. From my experience, Trading is probably the most meritocratic career in Finance but most graduates / analysts tend to be 22ish. I'm going to be a little older when I enter the industry, and if I decide to do a Masters, I'll be even older. How is this perceived? I have reasons behind why I'm not your 'traditional' candidate, but was just curious.
Thanks again.
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You're all good as long as you can read the tape and hit the stock
Depends on which product you want to trade and your personality. (coming from someone who is making a lateral move).
Can you explain further?
Why is one product better than another for someone older?
Bruce Kovner was 30 when he started trading...
still depends on what market you will enter.
Which products are "older" then?
Which market is more suitable for older traders relatively?
Isn't it equity and fixed?
I fail to see how age and your ability to generate profits through a particular instrument have any meaningful correlation. Do correct me if I'm wrong.
This is stupid. If you are older and still trading, that means you have some serious balls and know what you're doing. I respect older traders far more than younger ones. They have more experience and have seen some shit.
depends on the market that you will enter as well as the company that you will apply for.
I wonder this same thing actually. I think as long as you can prove yourself and your ability, why would age matter?
Age
Well my 2 cents (note that I only have 4 months' experience as a day-trader):
When you are young (30) you are more experienced (even if you have never traded, the experience you gained from daily life is important) and may have a cool head.
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